All members are asked to show up Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the hall to help shape any future activities and to show support for the executive, who have operated the Legion for over two years without a break.
Columns
The best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be
Sorry, wrasslin’ fans, this column isn’t about Bret “The Hitman” Hart.
NMQG welcomes guest speaker Gloria Loughman from Australia
On Feb. 15, the New Millennium Quilters Guild (NMQG) welcomed guest speaker Gloria Loughman, from Victoria, Australian.
March will be better
My last column dwelt on both self-care and self solve. Unfortunately, February was one heck of a month with too many doctor appointments.
Listowel Banner welcomes new co-op student
Hello, my name is Bea Todd and I am 16 years old, in the 11th grade and attend Listowel District Secondary School. This year, I am doing a two-credit co-operative education program here at the Listowel Banner.
Walkerton Legion meat draw this Saturday
Fingers crossed that Mother Nature won’t dump another weekend blizzard on Walkerton this weekend.
Sometimes you just have to laugh
I don’t know about you, but lately, I’ve been in a dark place mentally.
Waking up to a changed world
Heading into work on Thursday, I tuned in to CBC Radio in time to hear the Canadian prime minister and deputy prime minister address Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier that day.
Walkerton Legion’s meat draw rescheduled
Mother Nature sure dumped on us last Saturday. The blizzard forced the Walkerton Legion to close, and cancelled what would have been our first meat draw since reopening. The meat draw will now take place in two weeks, on Saturday, March 5 at 3 p.m.
Faith and pandemic
More than ever before, people question the purpose of faith in a “modern” world. Many people who are outside the church do not see the relevance of our ancient practices, prayers, scriptures and worship.
A sign of the times
Similar to those in many different homes across the country, my husband and I have been discussing the many news articles associated with the “Freedom Convoy.”
Self-love and self-care – do you practice one, both or neither?
My answer is to do both.
The mute button is your friend
If the past three weeks have taught me anything, it’s that people have opinions on a variety of topics.
Walkerton Legion meetings back on track
President Rose Austin has announced that monthly general membership meetings will resume on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the hall. Legion general meetings will follow the COVID protocols in effect at the time.
Flip the switch
Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD as it’s referred to, is a form of depression that occurs during the fall and winter months when there is less light. One of the main treatments for SAD is phototherapy, or light therapy, which uses light to provide healing and reduce the condition’s symptoms.
